Description
A tangy, moist American dessert featuring fresh lemon juice, zest, and a buttery crumb. Perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups
Granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups
Unsalted butter 1 cup, softened
Large eggs 3
Milk 1/2 cup
Lemon juice 4 tbsp fresh
Lemon zest 2 tbsp
Baking powder 1 tbsp
Cornstarch 1 tbsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and lemon juice. Scrape bowl sides for uniformity.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until golden and springy.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for better texture.
Substitute coconut oil for butter to make dairy-free.
Vanilla almond milk enhances citrus flavor.
Optional: Garnish with reserved lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg